Russian Invasion

Explained: A year later, how China is pushing for a bigger role in the Russia-Ukraine war

From a 'position paper' on resolving the war to allegations that Beijing may be sending arms to Russia, here is a rundown of China's growing say in the conflict

Explained: What China's 12-point peace plan on Russia-Ukraine war reveals about the Asian giant

The 12-point peace plan, while lacking in specifics, confirms China's ‘balanced position,’ according to Beijing. To date, it has avoided directly pointing the finger of blame at anyone in the Russia-Ukraine war and has left plenty of room for interpretation

Ukraine War Anniversary: Germany says 'war' must be mentioned in G20 statement

Ukraine War Anniversary: Germany insisted on Friday that any joint statement from the ongoing G20 finance ministers meeting must mention 'war', following reports that host India wanted to avoid using the word

One Year of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: How India emerged as a peacemaker, while China’s neutrality became doubtful

India has time and again called for a peaceful resolution of Russia’s war in Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy. While China has called for peace, its role as a potential mediator in the conflict has been questioned due to its ‘rock solid’ relationship with Moscow

West and the Rest: Asia wants Ukraine war to end, Europe and US want more even if Ukrainians continue to die

The opinion poll recorded responses of 19,765 across nine EU countries, Great Britain, the United States, China, India, Turkey and Russia

As Vladimir Putin raises nuclear threat one year into the war, a look at Russia’s nuclear arsenal

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has completed a year with both countries preparing for new offensives. Vladimir Putin has said that he is ready to use ‘all instruments to counter any threat’, raising fears of a nuclear war. But how many nukes does he have and what dangers do they pose to the world?

Explained: How Volodymyr Zelenskyy has risen to become Ukraine's unlikely hero

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is regarded as a hero not only for his personal bravery, but also for his ability to articulate a message of shared values and a shared determination to resist Russia's mass invasion, which began a year ago

Olena Kurylo: The woman who became the face of the Russia-Ukraine war

Olena Kurylo vividly recalls the devastating events of 24 February, 2022, a year after photographs of her bloodied face and bandaged head became early symbols of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A teacher at the time, the 53-year-old is now a refugee, living in Poland

Russia 'will be torn to pieces' if it loses war, says former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev

“If Russia stops the special military operation without achieving victory, Russia will disappear, it will be torn to pieces,” said Medvedev, adding, "If the US stops supplying weapons to the Kyiv regime, the war will end."

Horror in Bucha, battle for Mariupol: The Ukraine war in five chapters

One year ago, after repeatedly denying plans to invade Ukraine, Russian president Vladimir Putin launched the largest attack on Ukraine since World War II. Here is a timeline of the major developments